MD SB19

Establishes the Maryland Commission on Women's Health Advancement to study the feasibility of creating a State women's hospital in Southern Maryland and a statewide clinical network addressing women's health needs across their lifespans

Commission membership includes approximately 28 members: legislators, the Attorney General, healthcare professionals in obstetrics, gynecology, urogynecology, maternal-fetal health, nurse midwifery, and social work, plus patient advocates, health disparities experts from six Maryland regions, university representatives, insurance professionals, and a data analyst

Requires the Commission to analyze the need for a centralized women's hospital with outpatient clinics, assess financial viability, initiate a Certificate of Need, and investigate alternative approaches including hub networks using existing infrastructure

Mandates an initial action plan by January 1, 2027, annual interim reports through 2032, and a final report on findings and recommendations by December 1, 2032

Takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2033, with Commission members serving 7-year terms without compensation but with expense reimbursement